Effective 28 Aug 2009

333.335. Injunctive relief authorized, when. — 1. Upon application by the board and the necessary burden having been met, a court of competent jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order, or other order as may be appropriate to enjoin a person from:

(1) Offering to engage or engaging in the performance of any acts or practices for which a registration or authority, permit, or license is required by sections 333.310 to 333.340, upon a showing that such acts or practices were performed or offered to be performed without the required registration or authority, permit, or license; or

(2) Engaging in any practice or business authorized by a registration or authority, permit, or license issued under this chapter that is in violation of this chapter or sections 436.400 to 436.520, or upon a showing that the holder presents a substantial probability of serious danger to the health, safety, or welfare of any resident of this state or client or customer of the licensee or registrant; or

(3) Engaging in any practice or business that presents a substantial probability of serious danger to the solvency of any seller.

2. Any such action shall be commenced in the county in which such conduct occurred or in the county in which the defendant resides or, in the case of a firm or corporation, where the firm or corporation maintains its principal office or in Cole County.

3. Any action brought under this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any authority provided by this chapter, and may be brought concurrently with other actions to enforce this chapter or sections 436.400 to 436.520.

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(L. 2009 S.B. 1)